American farm trade balance slips as imports surge
Washington reports the United States imported more agricultural goods than it exported for the first time in history in 1923. Department of Agriculture data show imports at 2.315 billion and exports at 1.927 billion for 1922-23, with heavy foreign demand for silk rubber wool sugar coffee and fruits driving the gap.
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Roberts. Thornburgh
I. N
Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
America
Department of Aggieateer
Cuba
Australia
Argentine
Weather prospects for Athens and white Christmas
The Weather Bureau forecasts generally fair weather for Athens and the district through December 29 with normal or above temperatures. Cincinnati normals are 41 high, 24 low, 83 mean, while unsettled weather may arrive near week’s end.
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Athens
United States Weather Bureau
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Germany Presents Proposals to French People
The German embassy in London delivered to the British foreign office a copy of new proposals offered to France for settling Ruhr and Rhineland administration. Officials said the content was not intended for Great Britain but provided for informational purposes only.
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Germany
London
British Foreign Office
France
Ruhr
Hineland
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Attorney General Catches Violators Near Columbus
Attorney Crabbe reports arrests on the Columbus highway as two men Aback and Frank Bakett were stopped for drunken driving near West ertom. Bogey trees are noted as not reaching until they are 300.
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Columbus, CO
Crabbe
Aback
Frank Bakett
Westertom
Here
Great French airship Dixmude in desperate plight
The Dixmude with 50 aboard has been missing over the Mediterranean for more than three days. Fuel low and one engine running, it drifted toward the Gulf of Gabes as French fleets stood by and flares lit the night for guidance.
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Paris
Mediterranean
Africa
Ministry of Marine
Gulf of Gabes
Medini
Medinin
Dixmude
Marine Ministry
Youthful Hunters Marooned by Bull in Haymow
Morristown December report tells how Arthur Sells aged 10 Tee Fritter aged 7 wandered from home on a hunting trip. Darkness fell and a rescue party found them marooned in a barn haymow sheltered from rain. A bull had entered the barn and blocked the ladder. the animal was driven off and the boys were returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
Arthur Sells
Tee Fritter
Federals Control Oil Field Throughout Northern Mexico
Reports from the Huasteca oil fields between the Panuco River and Tuxpam indicate scattered revolutionary activity, but federal troops remain in control. Wireless contact with steamships San Antonio and San Leonardo, owned by the Aguila Oil Co., has failed.
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Mexico City
Huasteca
Panuco River
Tuxpam
San Antonio
San Leonardo
Aguila Ol Co
New York Sees First Snow of Season for Christmas
New York City reports a heavy early snowstorm with ongoing snowfall. Official forecast says Christmas Day will be fair and cold.
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New York
Pec
Dundee Wanted in Havana Ring
Havana Cuba December 24 Over tures will be made to Johnny Dundee holder of the featherweight and junior lightweight titles to appear in a Havana ring in defense of one of his crowns against the best opponent available Mickey Brown New York featherweight has been named as a possible co attraction
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Havana
Cuba
Johnny Dundee
Mickey Brown
New York
No Paper Christmas at The Messenger
The Messenger will not publish on Christmas day December 25 1923 and the office will be silent as workers observe the holiday alongside others.
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the Messenger
Mes
Prisoner Receives Christmas Dinner in County Jail
Sheriff McKinley processes C. Turkey a 25 pound inmate on Monday. The prisoner will dine with cranberry sauce and all fixings for a full Xmas dinner as 25 covers are prepared for inmates in custody.
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Sherif
Pete” McKinley
Bastile
C. Turkey
Body found west of Portland linked to Plaza theatre slaying
In Michigan authorities found a man’s body four miles west of Portland with a bullet wound, believed to be William Bumgartner. He matches the description of the Plaza theatre slayer who killed Peter Hall, the venue manager, last night as he resisted two bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
William Bumgartner
Portland
Peter Hall
Plaza Theatre
Snow and Rain Hit New York and New England on Christmas
Warmington reports the United States weather bureau predicts snow and rain across New York and New England for Christmas day with fair weather foreseen for the rest of the country tomorrow.
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Warmington
New York
New England
United States Weather Bureau
Coolidge Favored by Athens County Republicans
County GOP officials report unanimous sentiment for Calvin Colidge nomination at the Cleveland convention and pledge Athens county Republicans to support his nomination and election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb J. Parker
John J. Woolley
Athens County
Republican Central Committees
Calvin Colidge
United States
Cleveland
Obey Roads Fined for Drunkenness in City Court
Obey Roads was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Gill on a drunkenness charge. He was arrested Sunday night by Patrolman John Price.
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Obey Roads
Gill
John Price
Man Killed Working Rail Line in Radnor
Marion Ohio December 24 Matthew Lonborne 55 a Hocking Valley railway section hand was killed at Radnor when he stepped from one train into the path of another. The incident ends a long day of duty for Lonborne and underscores railway safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Matthew lOnborne
Hocking Valley
Life of Infant Slain by Drunken Father in Akron
Akron, Dec. 24. George Lawrentz shot his three month old infant in its crib after declaring he would kill the baby. The mother was wounded while shielding the child. Lawrentz, a night foreman at Philadelphia Rubber Works, had threatened the infant’s life before and, after drinking, returned home in a frenzy. He denied memory at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
George Lawrentz
Lawrenta
The
Phil
Adelphia Rubber Works
Death Gift Girl Helen Hamilton Is Buried Hopeful Mother Says
Camden New Jersey December 24 Helen Hamilton the girl who asked death as her Christmas gift will be buried Wednesday Her body will rest in a room filled with gifts from across the nation after eight years of suffering The widowed mother said Death was the gift the child prayed for and she is happy Despite eviction for her illness Helen’s thin frame and constant pain persisted until her death Sunday Her coffin inscription honors her mother and she is expected to be joined by thousands at the public funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Helen Hamilton
Helen
Jesus
Santa Claus to Visit 64 Orphans at Athens Home
Santa Claus with a full pack of toys will visit the Athens children's home on Christmas afternoon. The 64 wards of the county at the home will receive a regular Christmas dinner with all trimmings as townspeople and local organizations have donated generously this year for a bountiful celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Athens
Deta
Driver offers his car to cover damages after Mt Pleasant Pike crash
A Cincinnati man Alexander Lapac in a collision on Mt Pleasant Pike near Hamilton caused by the other car was not injured. The other driver said he would give his car to pay for the damage and walked away. Police seek the owner of the Kentucky licensed vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Lapac
Cincinnati
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Hamilton
Lapac
Kentucky
Athens County Automobile Club Names Official Counsel
Attorney R. D. Williams has been named as official counsel for the Athens County Automobile Club by the executive committee. He will be reachable after the new year at his Athens Electric Building office or via the club’s local offices in Glouster Nelsonville and Athens. The club reports rapid membership growth across all three offices and clarifies enrollment is available at any location.
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R. D. Williams
Athens County Automobile Club
Williams
Athens Elecctric
Glouster
Nelsonville
C. H. Bryson
Athens
President Coolidge Grants Clemency to 12 Federal Prisoners
Washington December 24 President Coolidge extended Christmas clemency to 12 federal prisoners in an announced White House action.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Court Finds Paving Assessments In Ashland Excessive
The court of appeals ruled that paving assessments for the O. C. C. Highway in Ashland and Wayne counties are excessive.
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Ashland
Court of Appeals
This
Wayne Counties
Dan Cercone Captures Lib Er Ferelli in Town
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on December 24 Dan Cercone, after a nine year search for vengeance for his brother’s murder, located Lib Er Ferelli and surrendered him to police, ending a long fugitive drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
R. I
Dan Cercone
Liberato Ferelli
Dinty Moore Killed in Wyoming Plane Crash
James F. Dinty Moore a noted air pilot died when his aircraft crashed near Burns Wyoming on December 24. The fatal accident occurred during a flight near Cheyenne and authorities investigated the wreckage for cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinty Moore
Cheyenne
Wyo
James F
Dinty) Moore
Burns
Athens Township Rural Schools Calendar Update
The Athens township Rural Schools start next Monday before New Years. There will be no school on New Years Day, but classes resume the Wednesday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Township
Oldest Jewelry Found: Bracelets of Queen Zer’s Era
Archaeologists report the discovery of ancient bracelets attributed to the queen of King Zer, dated to lazur 3.G. speculation notes imperial craftsmanship and rare lapis lazuli inlays marking a royal burial context.
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Zer
Lazur
Villa for Mussolini Gift Near His Birthplace
Rome authorities plan to buy and restore an ancient villa at Caminate for presentation to Mussolini. Mussolini has signified grateful acceptance of the gift, noting the villa's proximity to his birthplace.
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Rome
Caminate
Mussolini
Court Cuts Down Fees for Defense of Killer
Taxpayers protested the fees approved for court appointed lawyers who defended Charles Shank convicted on three counts of second degree murder. Ottawa lawyers had their allowances trimmed: DeFord from 1000 to 475, Fritz from 1000 to 256, and Unverferth from 500 to 400, following action by county commissioners.
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Ottawa
E. K. Eastman
Charles Shank
John T. DeFord
George Fritz
B. A. Unverferth
Thieves Arrested After Tire Serial Number Leads to Them
In Chauncey Ohio Constable Siebert captured brothers George and John Rush linked to a garage break in three weeks earlier. Police traced loot via tire serial number. George pleaded guilty, John pleaded not guilty. Bonds set at 800 and 500 dollars, both were jailed after failing to post.
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Chauncey
Frank Land
Siebert
George
John Rush
Glouster
Jai
Tucker
George Rush
John
Hoth
Parl Helwigs-Snr
Oon hteYyoa
Minnesota town heralds a green Christmas celebration
Minneapolis records a rare green Christmas with no snow for the first time in ten years as residents prepare holiday festivities and local events amid mild winter weather.
Walsh Urges U S Air Defense Armada And World Conference
Senator David I Walsh calls Congress to either push an international air arms conference or authorize a massive US air fleet. He cites France and Italy expanding air forces and notes President Coolidge discussed armament limits with Britain's air minister. He warns neglect could leave the US vulnerable in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
United States
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Walsh
France
Italy
White House
Coolidge
Duke of Rutheriland
Alr
Duke of Sutherland
Great Britain
Huerta Said Nearing Exit From Mexico Presidency
Rumors in Tampico claim Adolfo de la Huerta, civilian revolution leader, sent a message to President Obregon proposing to renounce presidential aims and depart the country. Plutarco Calles may also quit. Some offices might move from Mexico City. Federals winning in Puebla boosts officials yet guerrilla warfare remains a possibility.
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Tampico
Adolfo de la Huerta
Obregon
Plutarco Elias Calles
Mexico City
Puebla
Donithen to Seek Columbus Campaign HQ Location
Marion Ohio December 24 Hoke W Donithen Ohio manager for President Coolidges pre convention campaign will travel to Columbus to secure a site for campaign headquarters and organize offices in advance of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, O
Hoke W. Donithen
Ohio
Coolidge
Columbus
Paris girl anarchist acquitted in Plateau murder case
Germaine Berthon, 20, a girl anarchist, was acquitted in Paris of murdering Marius Plateau, a reporter for the loyalist newspaper Action Française.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germaine Berthon
Marius Plateau
Action Francaise
Flood recedes as Athens river nears flood stage
Clearing skies end flood threat in Athens and vicinity as the river gauge near East Bridge holds at 16.7 feet, three tenths shy of flood stage. Water barely covers lower Mill street and floods lowlands along the Hocking river, hindering traffic through Sunday.
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Athens
C. N. France
East Bridge
Lower Mill Street
Hocking River
France
Scouts Celebrate Fourteenth Anniversary Meet in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Ohio Scouts mark the fourteenth anniversary with a big athletic meet on February 9. Six troops and over 250 members will participate in the event.
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Chillicothe, O
By Scouts
Former OH University grad joins New York school survey
Julian L. Archer formerly graduated from Ohio University and now studies at Teachers College in New York City. He has been sent to Springfield, Massachusetts, to take part in a major school survey of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio University
Julian L. Archer
Teachers College
Springfield
Mangachtetts
Christmas Day Service At Athens Presbyterian Church
A brief Christmas service will be held on Christmas morning at 16 o'clock at the Athens Presbyterian Church. Hev. Wilcox will preach a short sermon and Mrs. Thompkins will sing Angels from the Realms of Glory. The program emphasizes observing Christmas religiously and invites all to attend.
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Athens Presbyterian Church
Hev. Wilcox Wilh
Village to vote on $100000 sewage disposal plant
Wadsworth Ohio residents set a January 22 special election to decide on erecting and maintaining a sewage disposal plant costing 100000. Several lawsuits have been filed against the village over the condition of the current plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadsworth
Farm Accounting Joins Ross County Schools Curriculum
In Chillicothe Ohio more than 1090 Ross County pupils study a new farm accounting course recently added to the county schools curriculum. It highlights practical farm finance and records for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Ross County
Bank of Athens Declares 100 Percent Xmas Bonus
The Bank of Athens paid employees a Christmas bonus equal to their entire salary. The bonus is distributed in two semi annual installments each year on June 30 and December 24.
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Bank of Athens
Candy and Oranges For Children At Hull Foster Jr Office
Children visiting Hull Foster Jr on South Depot Street near the B O Railroad passenger station will receive candy and oranges on Christmas morning from 8 to 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Foster Jr
South Depot Street
Controversy Over Virgin Birth Claims Roils Cleveland Churches
In Cleveland a church dispute erupts as figures including Rev. Paul F. Lutoher and Dr. Mapes defend traditional incarnation doctrine against calls to reframe or reject the virgin birth. Bishops’ letter cited labels clerical enemies as hypocrites and wolves in sheep clothing, urging the faithful to uphold core Christ church vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Doe
Moderniat Po
Paul F. Lutoher
Presbyterian Church of Covenant
Christ
Phen
Mapes
Hhe House of Bishops
Jesus Christ
Pfold
Liquor Penalties Cut City Deficit in Elyria
Elyria Ohio reports liquor penalties helped reduce the city's year deficit from 550,000 to about 60,000. Mayor A R Jones and council members spoke at year end meetings and upcoming changes include new officials taking office January 1, 19xx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
A. R. Jones
A. Baird
Careson
Hinckson
Daniel Freene
Hewitt
D. W. Myers
G. A. Day
Army Plays Santa in East Liverpool District
The Salvation Army distributed baskets of food at noon to provide Christmas dinners for families in the East Liverpool district with Santa Claus in role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Dee
The
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
France To Control Debts Of Soviet Russia
A Franco Russian agreement provides for French control of Russian finances until Russia's debts are paid, according to reports from Berlin dated December 24. The accord covers supervision and management of Russian financial affairs by France until settlement of obligations.
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France
Berlin
Russia
Fragmentary 1940s ad copy hints at calendar and Navy imagery
The readable lines reference a calendar need and a patriotic Navy image on white cardboard. The text seems part of an old ad or notice urging the reader to fill out and mail a form, with fragmented phrases about memory, calculations, and a color picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Inter Bureau
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